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POLO GUIDE
Playing Rules of Western Polo Leagues,
AND NEW YORK, NEW ENGLAND, AND MASSACHUSETTS
POLO LEAGUES,
WITH FULL
Information and Instructions for Playing Polo.
PUBLISHED BY
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Copyright, M. C. Henley, 1885.
M. CULLATON & CO.
PRINTERS,
RICHMOND, IND.
INTRODUCTION.
(^.HE Henley Official Polo Guide has
<J been prepared with great care and compiled
from all rules recently revised and issued by
all leading Polo leagues, and is offered to the
public as the very best possible authority for
this very popular game.
I endeavor also herein to give all required
information and instruction to enable all per-
sons to play the game understandingly and cor-
rectly.
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POLO
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HE Game of Polo was originally played
\J on horseback, and was a very popular game
among the British officers in India fifteen or
twenty years ago. It was introduced into this
country about a dozen years since, and in New
York and several other large cities fine clubs
were organized and elegant grounds secured,
and the games played attracted much attention
and were well patronized.
Polo on roller skates was first played by reg-
ular clubs in 1878, and has rapidly increased in
public favor, until now every good roller skating
rink has a well organized club.
When properly played. Polo is a very excit-
ing and interesting game to both players and
spectators. As a proof of this and its great pop-
ularity, it is only necessary to call attention to
the fact that on nights when Polo is played the
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rinks are crowded, not only by skaters, but by
people who go only to see the game, which
speaks greatly in its favor.
Polo should be played by keeping the ball as
much as possible on the surface, and not driving
it through the air, as in shinney or base ball.
Keeping it upon the floor makes a better and
m.ore interesting game, and requires more skill,
ability and judgment. A game thus played is
without danger to the spectators, a fact which
demands consideration, as the future of Polo
depends much upon the manner in which it is
regarded by the public. If it is looked upon as
dangerous, which fact cannot be denied if the
ball is knocked about in the air regardless of
people in the audience, there will be a popular
feeling created against the game, rinks will not
draw sufficiently to pay, owners and managers
will be obliged to abolish it, and Polo will be-
come extinct.
It is too noble a game to be sacrificed in such
a manner by a few who desire to play a rough
game by niain strength only, without skill or
science, upon which depends the future of the
game. All roughness must be avoided, and
every effort put forth to make it truly scientific;
no game will meet with universal approval in
which strength and roughness predominate. It
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requires study and careful attention, and must
be brought within reasonable limits; rough play-
ing may please a few, but it meets with disap-
proval among the more refined classes, to which
the rinks look for their patrons.
The game, as it has been played by some,
with sticks heavy enough for base ball bats, and
upon skates mounted with small pieces of rub-
ber, which would not turn, and on which the
pla3'ers ran and stopped as readily as if they
were in rubber-soled sHppers, and were allowed
to kneel, sit, or lie down, and stop the ball m
any way whatever, was no game of Polo; it was
simply a rough-and-tumble game of Hockey, in
which the most muscular team usually came out
the best.
It is pleasing to note the vast improvements
made in the game within a year. Rough play-
ing is being rapidly done away with, and science
is taking its place. Light sticks have been
adopted; the men must all play upon their
skates, which must be of the ordinary rink
kind, with no extra fittings, and must be mount-
ed with plain, revolving boxwood rollers. This
is a move in the right direction, and is fully ap-
preciated by its admirers.
HINTS.
^)rEVIOUS to any detailed rules in the
game of Polo, a few hints to players
may not come amiss, and while intended
more especially for the Polo player, the general
skater will find something to his interest, and
perhaps advancement, in the art of skating.
The art of turning short, stopping, backing,
etc., must be learned; a beginner on skates has
but little chance with better skaters.
Good judgment and quickness are most re-
quired to make a good player; strength is of
less consequence. A small man possessing
these will completely outplay a much larger
and stronger one without them.
A good player must play equally well either
right or left handed, as the ball is as likely to be
on one side as the other.
One handed playing is recommended, al-
though occasions offer sometimes a better play
with both; in such case a player must use his
own judgment, and that quickly, as there is sel-
dom much time for consideration.
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The tactics employed in foot-ball are of much
service to the Polo player.
The ball should be kept upon the surface as
much as possible, low play being an important
feature of the game. Better and more satisfac-
tory play may be made with passing and light
work upon the surface than hard hitting and
batting the ball into the air. The aim in Polo
is to interest the spectators, hence you should
endeavor in every way to please them. They
do not appreciate a game in which they are mo-
mentarily expecting to be struck by the ball.
It is much better to keep the ball well in hand
with gentle and light work, and when hard
pressed pass it to another player of your own
side, than to go knocking it about at random
and playing without much care or calculation,
as it is more likely to fall into an opponent's
hands than those of your own men.
Do not strike or injure a player if it can pos-
sibly be avoided.
New players are apt sometimes to commit
fouls unintentionally through force of habit or
excitement by throwing up their hands to stop a
ball which may pass near them; this should be
avoided, as it scores against them if they suc-
ceed in touching the ball in any such way.
There is also a strong inclination to strike the
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ball after you have slipped down, which is also
a foul. The first thing to do after slipping so
as to touch the surface is to regain your feet
before attempting any play.
Avoid all ill feeling, and if you get hit, and it
be accidentally, do not seek to retahate, but let
it pass without notice; if it be intentionally, re-
port it at once to the referee, to whom all com-
plaints should be made, and whose duty it is to
settle all points of dispute.
Whenever a discussion arises all the players
should fall back and let the matter be settled
between the respective captains, judges, and
referee, unless called upon by the referee.
Gloves on the right hand effectually protect
the knuckles and back of the hand against
bruises.
Most goals are made by knocking the ball
from one side of the rink through the goal, just
inside and close to the post on the same side.
The reason for this is that it is the most difficult
part to guard, as it is almost impossible for
the goal tender to get close enough so that there
will not be a small space between him and the
goal post. He should be constantly on the
watch, and as soon as the ball passes to one side
advance a Httle and face toward the ball. When-
ever the ball passes back of the goal, the goal
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tender must be sure and step back of the goal
line, so that if the ball is struck through from
the back it cannot hit his skates or person, and
rebound across the line from the front. But as
soon as the ball is moved front of the goal again
he must change quickly and cover the line from
the front, for if he is back of the line and the
ball struck from the front strikes his person it
is a goal.
Do not try to rush a goal unless there is a
fair chance of success. Better keep the ball in
the hands of your own men near your oppo-
nents' goal until an opportunity presents itself-
then take the risk of a chance hit.
A carom on the side of the rink is of much
service, especially when hard pressed. It often
deceives and bothers your opponents, who are
not expecting it, and do not know at what angle
the ball will rebound.
Blocking, when properly done, is a valuable
point, but should be accomplished without
roughness. In doing it do not run into a player
under any circumstances, but simply place your-
self in his way so that he cannot go in the di-
rection he desires. It is an easy matter if he
is going for the ball, as he will naturally take a
straight course ; but if he has the ball already in
his possession it will be somewhat harder, as he
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will be on the lookout. If you are playing the
ball, always endeavor to keep yourself between
the ball and any opponent who may charge in
for a tussle; by so doing you will effectually
block him and often save the ball, when perhaps
otherwise you would have lost it.
In facing for the ball the players must stand
with their backs to the side of the rink and
facing the ball, one on each side, with their
sticks generally touching the ball, and at the
signal commence play by tussling for it; the
other players taking whatever position they
choose. By this means one player has no ad-
vantage over the other, except what he may
possess by superior skill, quickness, or agility.
There are many little tricks which may be
used in facing, and which become apparent to
a man as he plays, such as passing the ball
through your own or your opponent's legs for
one of your own men to take, scooping it over
his stick, etc. As a rule the player facing can-
not play the ball far, as he is apt to be hard
pressed, so that the sooner he passes it to an-
other who has a more open chance the better.
For hard, direct hitting, turn the stick slightly
so as to bring the convex side in contact with
the ball.
If the ball is in a position that does not per-
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mit a straight stroke, it should be struck with
the concave side, with a sort of hooking mo-
tion, in which with practice one may become
very expert.
To take a ball when being knocked across
the floor and turn it from its course to that of
another, use the concave side, as it is much
surer and more under control of the player.
There is also a way of striking almost straight
down upon the ball, by which it may be moved
a little in any direction desired. This is a very
good play at times, when the ball is surrounded,
or there is a player in the way of a side stroke,
as it brings the ball out where you can get a
more open chance at it, and gives your oppo-
nents no idea in what direction it is going. This
is a play that requires skill and practice, but
when once acquired is very useful, as it is en
tirely under the control of the player
Many little scoops may be brought into play
by which the ball may be slightly lifted off the
floor so as to pass over an opponent's stick or
skates. To do this place the crook of the
stick on the floor with the concave side against
the ball, then without withdrawing it, make a
scooping motion, in the direction in which the
ball is desired to go, which if properly done will
cause the ball to rise a few inches and drop to
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the floor again, a little in advance, according to
the amount of force put into the effort. If it
is desirable to lift the ball still higher or with
more force, use the convex side very much as
you would a shovel.
In playing the game do not try to do too
much individual work, but pass the ball from
one to another.
TECHNICAL TERMS USED IN POLO.
Ball Out. — ^Whenever the ball leaves the
playing surface and remains there.
Blocking. — Getting in the way of a player
and preventing his getting the ball or making
play.
Carom. — The ball striking the side of the
rink or any obstacle and rebounding.
Draw. — A game in which neither team wins
the prescribed number of goals.
Facing. — Two players, one from each team,
taking positions, one on each side of the ball,
(generally with the sticks touching it), which
has been placed for play after a call of foul,
ready to commence play at the signal.
Foul. — A liberty taken by a player during a
game which is forbidden by the rules.
Game Called. — The game suspended at any
time by the referee.
Goal. — The passage of the ball through the
goal under the prescribed restrictions.
Passing. — Playing the ball to another player
of the same side.
Play. — The time in which the teams are ac-
tively engaged upon the floor; also the act of
manoeuvring the ball.
Diagram of Polo Surface.
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EXPLANATION OF DIAGEAM.
The illustration shows the two methods of
laying off a surface for Polo now in general use ;
but as rinks differ so much in size and shape
it is impossible to give any arbitrary rule. Each
one marks his rink as best suits its size and
shape, but experience has shown that usually
one or the other of these two methods is the
best, although it may sometimes be desirable to
make some variations, which may be decided
upon by the managers.
The only positive rule is to be sure to have
the spots at one end to correspond exactly with
those at the other as regards position, advan-
tages, etc.
By looking at the diagram there will be seen
fourteen spots at each end near each goal
(which represent the stations for players before
the signal is given to charge the ball). This
was done for convenience, so that the two
methods might be shown in one diagram. Seven
spots are used, one for each man, and should
be plainly marked, as also should be the goal
line, goal circle, and a line around the base of
each goal post.
If the rink is large, use the six spots in ad-
vance of each goal for the players to charge
from, but if small use the six on the line with
the goal posts.
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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS,
Usually Adopted by Polo Clubs.
Article I. The Association shall be known
as -— .
Art. II. The object of the Association
shall be the encouragement of generous rivalry
among clubs in the development of skill and
interest in the game of polo on roller skates.
Art. III. Any club shall be eligible to mem-
bership in the Association whose individual
members are selected by the tests of good
moral character and gentlemanly bearing.
Art. IV. The officers of the Association
shall consist of a President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and two Directors, who
shall also constitute the Executive Committee.
Art. V. No one of these articles shall be
altered, amended, or rescinded, except by a
two-thirds vote of the clubs which are active
members of the Association, and the Execu-
tive Committee, who shall have the same rights
in voting as active clubs.
Art. VI. The annual meeting of this Asso-
ciation shall be held in , on the , at
which all officers shall be chosen by ballot.
BY-LAWS.
Article I. The Executive Committee shall
manage the affairs of the Association, fill such
vacancies as may occur in the offices of the
Association until the time of the next annual
meeting, and decide and regulate the admis-
sion of new clubs.
Art, II. A quorum of the Executive Com-
mittee shall consist of three members.
Art. III. The Executive Committee shall
for their government make by-laws, rules, and
regulations from time to time, and inquire into
and report upon all infractions of the rules and
regulations of the Association, by any of the
clubs belonging to it.
Art. IV. The President, or, in his absence,
the Vice-President, shall preside at all the meet-
ings of the Association, and shall authorize the
call of all meetings of the Executive Commit-
tee, upon the request of any three members of
the committee.
Art. V. The Secretary of the Association
shall notify each member of the Executive Com-
mittee of its meetings, and each member of the
Association of every meeting of the Associa-
tion.
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Art. VI. The Treasurer shall have charge
of all the funds of the Association, and shall
pay all bills approved by two members of the
Executive Committee, who shall be selected by
the Executive Committee as a finance commit-
tee.
Art. VII. All games shall be played under
the rules adopted by the League of Polo
Clubs; no club playing under other rules shall be
allowed to enter or retain its membership in this
Association, and no game shall be played by
any league club during the championship sea-
son, except on schedule dates.
Art. VIII. The active clubs of the Associ-
ation shall be those selected by the Executive
Committee to compete for the prizes in the
league tournament offered by the Association,
which for the season of shall consist of
clubs.
Art. IX. All other clubs joining this Asso-
ciation shall be entitled to all its privileges and
to vote on all questions, excepting those relat-
ing to changes in the constitution and by-laws.
Art. X. Immediately after each match, the
Secretary of the winning club shall prepare a
summary of the contest, which shall contain
the names of the players, referee, judges, and
time-keeper, the number and order of goals
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won by each team, and the time occupied in
playing for each goal, which shall be indorsed by
the referee and promptly mailed to the Secre-
tary of the league.
Art. XI. If after the completion of a game,
and the decision of a referee, either club has
reasonable cause for dissatisfaction with the
rulings of the referee, they may, by submitting
a formal complaint to the Executive Commit-
tee, signed by the captain of the team, stating
their reasons for the complaint, have the matter
decided by the Executive Committee; but no
club shall have the right to enter a complaint
that does not abide by the decision of the ref-
eree, and play the game out under his direction.
Any club refusing to complete a game shall be
liable to expulsion.
Art. XII. No rink manager belonging to
the League of Polo Clubs is allowed to en-
gage any player connected with any other club
in said league without such player has been
granted a written release from the manager of
the rink with which he has been connected.
PLAYING RULES.
WESTERN LEAGUE RULES.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of seven
players, to be designated as follows : One goal
tend, two half-backs, one cover-point, one point,
two rushers.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the Henley Reg-
ulation Polo Ball. The sticks shall not exceed
four feet in length or one inch in diameter,
and shall not exceed sixteen ounces in weight.
Rule 3. The goals shall be the Henley cage
goal, and shall be three feet in height, and six
feet in width, and the front end of the cage shall
be placed not less than ten feet from the end of
the surface; or the goals may be composed of
two upright posts, three feet high, and not more
than two inches in diameter, set in bases not
over ten inches in diameter and two inches
thick. They shall be placed in line, six feet
apart, measuring from the posts, and not less
than ten feet from the end of the surface.
Rule 4. No person shall play a champion-
ship match who has played on any other team
within thirty days previous to the match, and he
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must also have been a regular member of the team
during the above time, unless by consent given,
in the presence of the referee, by the captains.
Rule 5. No player except the goal tend
shall be allowed within the circle, the diameter
of which shall be the distance between the goal
posts, except at such times as the ball may be
within the said circle. Only one person shall
tend goal at a time.
Rule 6. There shall be a referee, chosen
by the captains, two judges for each side, and a
time keeper. A judge from each side shall
stand behind each goal. No person but the
players, referee and judges shall be permitted
on the surface during the match unless assist-
ance is to be rendered in case of accident, or un-
less by mutual consent of the captains contend-
ing, or unless upon mutual invitation of the
captains and referee. The referee shall start
and call the game, and settle all disputed points.
If a championship match is prolonged, and
neither side is adjudged a winner, he shall call
the game and postpone the match to some defi-
nite time within thirty days. The judges at
each goal shall determine when a goal is won,
except in case of disagreement between them,
and then the referee may determine the matter.
Rule 7. The referee shall toss for the posi-
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tion of the teams in presence of the captains,
and the positions shall be reversed after each
goal.
Rule 8. To start the game, the ball shall
be placed at the middle of a straight line drawn
through the center of each goal, and at the
whistle of the referee shall be charged upon by
a player from each team.
Rule 9. To constitute a championship match
three out of five goals must be won by one of
the competing teams, unless a different agree-
ment be made by the captains, in presence of
the referee, previous to the beginning of the
match. Unless a goal be won meantime the
referee shall call game at the end of a half
hour. The rests between goals or when play is
called at the half hour limit shall not be over
five minutes. If three out of five goals be the
game played, if at the final call of game by
the referee one team shall have won the major-
ity of goals to none for the other, the winners
of the majority shall be called winners of the
match. If there be a postponement by the
referee the match shall be renewed where it
terminated, but the personnel of such team must
be the same.
Rule 10. A goal is won by the passage of
a ball from the front, between the goal posts
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below the top of the same. If by accident one
or both of the goal posts should be knocked
over, and it is apparent that the ball passed
through the proper bounds, it shall be a goal.
Rule it. If the ball go out of bounds the
referee shall blow his whistle to call game, and
place the ball at the point opposite where it
went out, at least four feet from the rail. In
re-commencing play, the players must stand in
position to knock the ball lengthwise of the sur-
face, with their backs toward the sides.
Rule t2. Game shall be called by the ref-
eree whenever a foul occurs, or whenever one is
claimed, unless the referee is satisfied, by his
own observation at the moment, that no just
claim exists. Upon a claim of foul if game is
to be renewed, the ball must be placed where
the foul occurred.
Rule 13. It shall be deemed a foul: i, If
any player stop or strike the ball when any part
of his person is touching the surface; 2, If any
player catch or bat the ball with his hands or
arms; 3, If any player, save the goal tend,
who may do so, kick the ball with his foot or
skate, though he may stop the ball with either ;
4, If any player strikes down the stick of his
opponent, or if any player trip or strike another
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intentionally, or if any player throw his stick at
the ball or in the pathway of a player.
Rule 14. Any act by any player that is man-
ifestly intended as an unwarrantable interfer-
ence by one player with another may be de-
clared a foul by the referee, upon complaint by
the captain of the offended side.
Rule 15. Three fouls, other than when the
ball leaves the bounds, made by either side
during a contest for a goal, shall constitute a
goal for the opposing side.
Rule 16. If the referee decide that a foul
by the goal tend prevented a goal from being
made, it shall be adjudged as a goal for the op-
posite team.
Rule 17. If any club refuses to abide by
the decision of the referee, which, in all cases,
shall be final, the game shall be declared for-
feited to the opposing club.
Rule 18. In case of an injury to any player,
a substitute may be appointed. The men must
all play upon their skates, which must be of
the ordinary rink or club kind, with no extra
fittings, and must be mounted with plain revolv-
ing boxwood rollers.
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RULES OF THE OHIO VALLEY LEAGUE,
ADOPTED 1885.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of seven
players, to be designated as follows : One goal-
tend, two half-backs, one cover-point, one point,
and two rushers.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the regulation
rubber-covered polo ball. The stick shall not
exceed four feet in length, or one inch in diam-
eter, and shall not exceed sixteen ounces in
weight. The crook of the stick shall not be
covered with any twine, leather, or metallic
substance.
Rule 3. The goal shall be the cage goal,
and shall be three feet in height and six feet in
width, and the front end of the cage shall be
placed not less than ten feet from the end of
the surface.
Rule 4. Only one person shall tend goal at
a time.
Rule 5. With the center of the goal line as
a center, a half circle shall be described, whose
radius shall be three feet. It shall be drawn in
front of the goal line, and no player on either
side, save the goal-tend, who is guarding the
goal, shall be allowed inside the circle, except
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at such times as the ball may be within said
circle.
Rule 6. There shall be an official referee,
and also two official time-keepers, one from
each club. No person but the referee shall be
permitted on the surface during a match, unless
assistance is to be rendered in case of accident.
Rule 7. The referee shall toss for the posi-
tions of the teams in the presence of the cap-
tains, and the positions shall be reversed after
each goal. He shall also start and call game,
and settle all disputed points. If a match is
prolonged and neither side adjudged winner, he
shall call the game and postpone the match
until some definite time within thirty days. If
there be a postponement by the referee, the
match shall be played over again and the per-
sonnel of each team shall be the same.
Rule 8. To start the game the ball shall be
placed in the center of a straight line drawn
through the center of each goal; the referee
shall give a warning whistle before the ball is
spotted, and the starting whistle shall be blown
without any visible motion. In case either
rusher starts before the whistle is blown, both
clubs shall be recalled and another start made.
In all cases the rusher must start from a point
on the left hand side of the goal; only one
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player from each team shall charge on the ball
at the start.
Rule 9. To constitute a match, three out
of five goals must be won by one of the com-
peting teams, unless a different agreement be
made by the captains, in presence of the ref-
eree, previous to the beginning of the match.
The rests between goals shall not exceed five
minutes. The actual playing time shall be
thirty minutes. If at the end of a half hour,
neither team has the required number of goals,
the one having the majority shall be declared
the winner.
Rule 10. A goal is won by the passage of
the ball into the cage, where it must remain
until removed by the referee. If any player
shall interfere with the ball when it is in the cage,
or remove or attempt to remove the ball from
the cage, the goal shall be given to the oppos-
ing team, and he shall be ordered off the floor,
and no substitute shall be allowed in his place.
Rule ii. If the ball go out of bounds, the
referee shall blow his whistle to call time and
place the ball at a point opposite where it went
out, four feet from the rail, and blow warning
and starting whistles to commence play.
Rule 12. Game shall be called by the ref-
eree whenever a foul occurs, or whenever a foul
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is claimed, unless the referee is satisfied from
hi? own observations at the moment that no just
claim exists. Game shall be called by the ref-
eree whenever any player calls for time on ac-
count of injury to himself; but whether game
be called or not, either for foul or injury, the
play shall not be considered stopped until ref-
eree's whistle is blown. Upon claim of foul
the ball shall be placed where the foul occurred.
Game shall not be called on account of injury
to skates or in case they should come off.
Rule 13. It shall be deemed a foul: i. If
any player stop or strike the ball when any part
of his person is touching the surface; 2, If any
player catch, bat, or play the ball with his hands
or arms; 3, If any player, except the goal-
tend, who may do so, kick the ball with his foot
or skate, though he may stop it with either; 4,
If any player strike down upon the stick of an
opponent; 5, If any player push his stick be-
tween another player's arms and body; 6, If
any player trip or strike another player inten-
tionally; 7, If any player throw his stick at the
ball or in the pathway of another player ; 8, If
any player run against another and knock him
down intentionally, or pull another with his
hands.
Rule 14. A referee shall not make known
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his assignment for a contest before he reports
for duty at the place of such contest.
Rule 15. If the referee decide a foul pre-
vented a goal from being made, it shall be ad-
judged a goal for the opposite side.
Rule 16. If any club refuse to abide by the
decision of the referee, which in all cases shall
be final, the game shall be forfeited to the op-
posing club.
Rule 17. In case of injury to any player,
one of the regular substitues may take his place.
Rule 18. Any player who shall show con
duct unbecoming a gentleman, during the pro-
gress of a league game, shall be removed from
the surface by the referee and suspended from
further playing until after a hearing by the Exec-
utive Committee.
Rule 19. No roller but boxwood or herma-
cite shall be used in a championship match.
Rule 20. Before each game the referee shall
examine the skates of both clubs, and if any
member of either club should have skates in-
fringing on Rule 19, he shall be ordered off the
floor and no substitute allowed in his place.
Rule 21. When a dispute arises on the floor,
the members of both teams, except the two cap-
tains, shall fall back to their places, and take no
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])art in the discussion, unless called upon by
the referee.
Rule 22. If for any reason the league sched-
ule game cannot be played, an exhibition game
shall be played, and any club refusing to play
such game shall forfeit its rights and privileges
in the league.
Rule 23. In case of injury to any player,
one of the regular substitutes may take his
place, and in case of sickness or inability of
the regular substitute, any substitute may be
selected, with the consent of the opposing cap-
tain, given in the presence of the referee.
Rule 24. If any club refuses to play a
schedule game, or to abide by the decision of
the referee, which in all cases shall be final, they
shall forfeit the game and be liable to expulsion
from the league.
Rule 25. All games shall be called before
9 p. M., unless unavoidable delays occur.
Rule 26. Before charging for the ball, the
opposing sides shall be upon a hne with the
mouth of their respective goals, and the men
that charge the ball shall start from spots three
feet to the left of the end of the mouth of the goal.
Rule 27. The Executive Committee shall
have power to suspend or dismiss any referee
for cause and appoint a new one in his place.
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Rule 28. Any or all of the above rules may
be changed by a two-thirds vote of the clubs
who are active members of the league and the
Executive Committee, who shall have the same
right in voting as the clubs.
RULES OF THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE,
And used by nearly all prominent Clubs
throughout the United States.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of seven
players, to be designated as follows : One goal-
tend; two half-backs; one cover-point; one
point; two rushers.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the regulation
rubber-covered polo ball. The sticks shall not
exceed four feet in length, or one inch in diame-
ter, and shall not exceed sixteen ounces in weight.
Rule 3. The goal shall be the cage goal,
and shall be three feet in height and six feet in
width, and the front end of the cage shall be
placed not less than ten feet from the end of the
surface. Or the goals may be composed of
two upright posts, three feet high, and not
more than two inches in diameter, set in blocks
not over ten inches square and two inches
thick. They shall be placed in line, six feet
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apart, measuring from the posts, and not less
than ten feet from the end of the surface.
Rule 4. No person shall play in a champ-
ionship match who has played on any other
team in a championship match within thirty
days previous to the match; and he must also
have been a regular member of the team during
the above time, unless by consent given, in the
presence of the referee, by the captains.
Rule 5. Only one person shall tend goal
at a time.
Rule 6. No player except the goal tend
shall be allowed within a circle, the diameter of
which shall be the distance between the goal
posts, except at such times as the ball may be
within said circle.
Rule 7. There shall be a referee, chosen
by the captains, two judges for each side,
and a time-keeper. A judge from each side
shall stand behind each goal. No persons but the
players, referee and judges shall be permitted on
the surface during a match, unless assistance is to
be rendered in case of accident, or unless upon
mutual invitation of the captains and referee.
The referee shall start and call the game, and
settle all disputed points. If a championship
match is prolonged and neither side is adjudged
the winner, he shall call the game and postpone
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the match to some definite time within thirty
days. The judges at each goal shall determine
when a goal is won, except in case of a disagree-
ment between them, and then the referee may
determine the matter.
Rule 8. The referee shall toss for the po-
sitions of the teams in presence of the cap-
tains, and the positions shall be reversed after
each goal.
Rule 9. To start the game, the ball shall
be placed at the middle of a straight line drawn
through the center of each goal, and at the
whistle of the referee shall be charged upon by
a player from each team.
Rule 10. To constitute a championship
match three out of five goals must be won by
one of the competing teams, unless a different
agreement be made by the captains, in presence
of the referee, previous to the beginning of the
match. Unless a goal be won meantime, the
referee shall call game at the end of each half
hour. The rests between goals, or when play
is called at the half hour limit, shall not be over
five minutes. If three out of five goals be the
game played, if, at the final call of game by the
referee, one team shall have won two goals to
none for the other, the winners of the two goals
shall be considered winners of the match. If
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there be a postponement by the referee, the
match shall be renewed where it terminated;
but the personnel of each team must be the
same.
Rule it. A goal is won by the passage of
the ball from the front, between the goal posts
below the top of the same. If by accident,
one or both of the goal posts should be knocked
over, and it is apparent that the ball passed
through the proper bounds, it shall be a goal.
Rule 12. If the ball go out of bounds the
referee shall blow his whistle to call game, and
place the ball at the point opposite where it
went out, at least four feet from the rail. In
recommencing play, the players who do so
must stand in position to knock the ball length-
wise of the surface, with their backs toward
the sides.
Rule 13. Game shall be called by the
referee whenever a foul occurs, or whenever
one is claimed, unless the referee is satisfied,
by his own observation at the moment, that no
just claim exists. Upon a claim of foul, if game
is to be renewed, the ball must be placed where
the foul occurred.
Rule 14. It shall be deemed a foul: i, if
any player stop or strike the ball when any
part of his person is touching the surface;
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2, if any player catch or bat the ball with
his hands or arms; 3, if any player, save the
goal-tend, who may do so, kick the ball with
his foot or skate, though he may stop the ball
with either.
Rule 15. Any act by any player that is
manifestly intended as an unwarrantable inter-
ference by one player with another, may be
declared a foul by the referee, upon complaint
by the captain of the offended side.
Rule 16. Three fouls, other than when the
ball leaves the bounds, made by either side,
during a contest for a goal, shall constitute a
goal for the opposing side.
Rule 17. If the referee decides that a
foul by the goal-tend prevented a goal from
being made, it shall be adjudged as a goal for
the opposite team.
Rule 18. If any club refuses to abide by
the decision of the referee, which, in all cases,
shall be final, the game shall be declared for-
feited to the opposing club.
Rule 19. In case of an injury to any player
a substitute may be appointed.
Rule 20. All games shall be played upon
regular rink skates, without any extra appli-
ances, and having plain revolving boxwood
rollers, and no others will be allowed.
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RULES FOR THE NEW YORK LEAGUE.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of six play-
ers, to be designated as follows : One goal-tend,
two half-backs, one cover-point, two rushers.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the regulation
rubber-covered polo ball.
Rule 3. The sticks shall not exceed four
feet in length, and one and one-eighth inches
diameter, or sixteen ounces in weight.
Rule 4. The goal shall be the cage goal,
and shall be three feet in height, and six feet
in width, and the front €nd of the cage shall
be placed not less than ten feet from the end of
the surface. Or the goal may be the regulation
goal, three feet high and five feet long.
Rule 5. No person shall play in a cham-
pionship match who has played in any other
team in this association in a championship
match within thirty days previous to the match,
and he must also have been a regular member
of the team not less than fifteen days before
said match, unless by consent given, in the pres-
ence of the referee, by the captains.
Rule 6. No player, except the goal-tend,
shall be allowed within a semi-circle plainly in-
dicated in front of the goal, the radius of which
must be five feet from the center of the goal
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line, except at such times as the ball may be
within the said semi-circle.
Rule 7. There shall be an official referee,
and also a time-keeper. No person but the
players and referee shall be permitted on the
surface during the match, unless assistance is to
be rendered in case of accident, or unless
upon mutual invitation of the captains and ref-
eree. The referee shall start and call the game,
and settle all disputed points. If a champion-
ship match is prolonged, and neitcher side ad-
judged a winner, he shall call the game, and
postpone the match to some definite time
within thirty days.
Rule 8. There shall be a corps of official
referees, appointed by the Board of Directors.
If an official referee fails to appear at any game,
there shall be a referee appointed by the mana-
ger of the home rink, but said referee must not
be connected in any way with said home rink.
Rule 9. The referee shall toss for positions
of the team in the presence of the captains, and
the positions shall be reversed after each goal.
Rule 10. To start the game the ball shall be
placed in the middle of a straight line drawn
through the center of each goal, and at the
whistle of the referee shall be charged upon by
a player from»each team.
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Rule ii. To constitute a championship
match, three out of five goals must be won by
one of the competing teams, unless a different
agreement be made by the captains, in presence
of the referee, previous to the beginning of the
match. Unless a goal be won meantime, the
referee shall call game at the end of each half
hour. The rest between goals, or when play is
called at half-hour limits, shall not be over five
minutes. If three out of five goals be the game
played, if at the final call of game by the referee,
one team shall have won two goals to none for
the other, the winners of the two goals shall be
considered the winners of the match. If there
be a postponement by the referee, the match
shall be renewed where it terminated; but the
personnel of each team must be the same.
Rule 12. A goal is won by the passage of
the ball between the goal posts.
Rule 13. If the ball go out of bounds, the
referee shall blow his whistle to call game, and
place the ball opposite the point where it went
out, at least four feet from the rail. In recom-
mencing play, the players who do so must stand
in position to knock the ball lengthwise of the
surface, with their backs toward the sides.
Rui-E 14. Game shall be called by the
referee whenever a foul occurs. Upon the re-
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newal of a game the ball must be placed where
the foul occurred.
Rule 15. It shall be deemed a foul: t, if
any player stop or strike the ball when any
part of his person is touching the surface; 2,
if any player catch or bat the ball with his
hands or arms, though he is permitted to stop
the ball with either his skates, hands, arms, or
any part of his person; 3, if any player kick
the ball with his foot or skate ; 4, if any player
intentionally avoid Rule 6.
Rule 16. Any act by any player that is
manifestly intended as an unwarrantable inter-
ference by one player with another may be
declared a foul by the referee from his own
observation, or upon complaint by the captain
of the offended side.
Rule 17. Three fouls, other than when the
ball leaves the bounds, made by either side
during a contest for a goal, shall constitute a
goal for the opposite side.
Rule. 18. If a dispute shall arise upon the
surface, it shall be settled by the referee and
the two captains. The players shall immedi-
ately resume their positions on the floor, and
take no part in the discussion unless called
upon by the referee.
Rule 19. If the referee decides that a foul
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is made in the goal by the goal-tend, or by any
player taking his place for the time being, it
shall be adjudged as a goal for the opposite team.
Rule 20. If any club refuses to play a
schedule game, or to abide by the decision of
the referee — which, in all cases, shall be final —
they shall forfeit the game, and be hable to
expulsion from the league.
Rule 21. In case of an injury to any player,
a substitute may be appointed.
Rule 22. The skates of each club shall be
examined by the referee before the game com-
mences. No player shall be allowed to leave
the surface, except in case of injury, without
permission of the referee. When any player or
his substitute returns to the floor, his skates
shall again undergo inspection by the referee.
Rule 23. In the event of any player acting
in an ungentlemanly manner sufficient to attract
the attention of the audience, he maybe ordered
from the surface by the referee, and no substi-
tute shall be allowed in his place.
Rule 24. All championship games shall be
commenced with a new regulation League ball,
taken from a sealed box, bearing the signature
of the Secretary of the League, by the referee
of the game, in the presence of the audience.
The winning team shall be the possessor of the
ball.
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RULES OF MASSACHUSETTS LEAGUE.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of six play-
ers, to be designated as follows : One goal-tend,
one half-back, one cover-point, one point, two
rushers.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the regulation
rubber-covered polo ball. The sticks shall not
exceed four feet in length or one inch in diam-
eter, and shall not exceed twelve ounces in
weight. The crook of the stick shall not be cov-
ered with any leather, twine, or metalic substance.
Rule 3. The goal shall be the cage goal,
and shall be three feet in height and six feet in
width, and the front end of the cage shall be
placed not less than ten feet from the end of the
surface. Or the goal may be composed of two
upright posts, three feet high, and not more
than two inches in diameter, set in blocks not
over ten inches square and two inches thick.
They shall be placed in Hne, six feet apart,
measuring from the posts, and not less than ten
feet from the end of the surface.
Rule 4. Only one person shall tend goal at
a time.
Rule 5. With the center of the goal line as
a center, a half circle shall be described whose
radius shall be three and one-half feet. It shall
be drawn in front of the goal line, and no player,
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 45
on either side, save the goal-tend who is guard-
ing the goal, shall be allowed inside the circle.
Rule 6. The Executive Committee shall ap-
point official referees. No person except the
players and referee shall be permitted on the
surface unless assistance is to be rendered in
case of accident, or upon mutual invitation of
the captains and referee. The referee shall
start and call the game, and settle all disputed
ponits. If a match is prolonged, and neither
side adjudged the winner, he shall call the game,
and postpone the match to some definite time
within thirty days. If there be a postponement
by the referee, the match shall be played over
again, tht perso7tJiel oi tdich. club being the same.
Rule 7. The referee shall toss for the posi-
tion of the teams in presence of the captains,
and the positions shall be reversed after each
goal. The home club shall escort the visiting
cUib to their goal. The players shall skate in
line to a line even with the goal, and at a whistle
from the referee shall proceed to the spots
marked on the surface. The players shall occupy
relatively the same positions in each rink, start-
ing from spots on the floor.
Rule 8. To start the game the ball shall be
placed at the center of a straight line, drawn
through the center of each goal, the referee
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shall give a warning whistle before the ball is
spotted, and the starting whistle shall be blown
without any visible motion. In case either
rusher starts before the starting whistle is blown,
both clubs shall be recalled by the referee, and
another start made, and so continued until both
rushers start at the same time. In all cases the
rusher must start from the left hand side of his
goal.
Rule 9. To constitute a match, three out of
five goals must be won by one of the competing
teams. The rests between goals shall not be
longer than is absolutely necessary for the play-
ers to get into position.
Rule 10. A goal is won by the passage of
the ball into the polo goal, and its remaining
there.
Rule ii. If the ball go out of bounds, the
referee shall blow his whistle to call the game,
and place the ball at the point opposite where
it went out, four feet from the rail. In recom-
mencing play, the players who do so must stand
with their backs toward the sides, but may knock
the ball in any direction they choose.
Rule 12. Game shall be called by the
referee whenever a foul occurs, or whenever
one is claimed, unless the referee is satisfied by
his own observation at the moment that no just
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 47
claim exists. Game shall also be called by the
referee whenever any player calls for time on
account of injury to himself, clothing, sticks, or
skates; but whether the game be called either
for foul or injury, the play shall not be consid-
ered stopped until the referee's whistle is blown.
Upon claim of foul, the ball shall be placed
where the foul occurred.
Rule 13. If a goal is claimed and disallowed
by the referee, and the game is to be renewed,
the ball shall be placed upon the spot from
whence it was struck.
Rule 14. It shall be deemed a foul: i, if
any person strike or stop the ball while any por-
tion of his person is touching the surface; 2, if
any person catch, bat, or otherwise play the ball
with his hands or arms; 3, if any player, save
the goal-tend, who may do so, kick the ball with
his foot or skate, though he may stop the ball
with either; 4, if any player strike down upon
the stick of an opponent; 5, if any player push
his stick between another player's legs, or be-
tween his arms and body; 6, if any player
trip or strike another intentionally; 7, if any
player throw his stick at the ball, or in the path-
way of another player; 8, if any player run
against another and knock him down intention-
ally, or pull another with his hands; 9, if any
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player run into an opponent's goal; lo, if any
player call time for any other reason than those
given above.
Rule 15. "Any act, by any player, that is
manifestly intended as an unwarrantable inter-
ference by one player with another, must be
declared a foul by the referee, upon complaint
of any player of the offended side, or upon
coming to the notice of the referee.
Rule 16. Three fouls, other than when the
ball leaves the surface, made by either side dur-
ing a contest for a goal, shall constitute a goal
for the opposite side.
Rule 17. If the referee decide that a foul
prevented the goal from being made, it shall be
adjudged as a goal for the opposite side.
Rule 18. If any club refuse to abide by the
decision of the referee, which in all cases shall
be final, the game shall be forfeited to the
opposing club.
Rule 19. In case of injury to any player,
one of the regular substitutes may take his
place, and in the event of sickness or inability
of any substitute to be present, any player may
be selected, with the consent of the opposing
captain, given in presence of the referee.
Rule 20. Any player who shall use vulgar
or improper language, or be in any way bolster-
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ous or ungentlemanly, or who shall show signs
of intoxication during the progress of any
tournament game, shall be removed from the
surface by the referee, and suspended from
further playing until after a hearing by a dis-
interested committee of three, appointed by the
League.
Rule 21. The skates shall be fitted with
common boxwood rollers, which shall turn
freely upon the spindles. They shall not be
plugged, rosined or sanded, or differ in any way
from the common skates. No appliance of any
kind for stopping or starting shall be allowed
on either shoe or skate, and no player shall
wear a shoe beyond his ordinary length.
Rule 22. Before each game the referee
shall examine the skates of both clubs carefully,
and if any member of either club shall have
skates that violate the above rule, the referee
shall award the game to the opposing club.
In case both clubs violate Rule 21, they shall
both forfeit a game from their total Hst. No
player shall leave the surface after the referee's
examination except by permission of the referee,
and his skates shall be re-examined upon re-
turning.
Rule. 23. Any club violating any of the
above rules, shall forfeit the game at the discre-
tion of the referee.
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Rule 24. Any player who fights, swears,
brawls, or behaves in any ungentlemanly man-
ner, so as to attract the notice of the public,
shall be ordered from the floor by the referee,
and a substitute put on in his place, or in case
no substitute is present, the game shall be
played with the remaining men.
Rule 25. When the audience behave in a
rude and boisterous manner toward a visiting
club, the referee shall stop the game, and the
play shall not proceed until the visitors are
treated in a respectful manner.
Rule 26. When a dispute arises on the
floor, the members of both teams, except the
two captains, shall fall back to their places, and
take no part in the discussion whatever, unless
called upon by the referee.
Rule 27. The goal tender shall not play
habitually in any other than an upright position,
nor shall he fall down to stop a ball.
Rule 28. If for any reason the league
scheduled game is not played, an exhibition
game shall be played, and any club refusing to
play such game shall forfeit its right and privi-
leges in the league.
Rule 29. No man shall be a member of, or
play with any other than his regular league club.
Rule 30. The Secretary of each club shall
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send to the Secretary of the Association names
of its members, not to exceed ten men, and
they shall be recorded by the Secretary of the
Association as the regular members of said club.
Any club may add new members to fill existing
vacancies, but they shall not be taken from any
other league club. The names of the new
members shall be forwarded to the Secretary of
the League at once, together with the names of
the players who have withdrawn.
Rule 31. The Arbitration Committee shall
have the power to suspend or dismiss any referee
for cause, and appoint a new one in his place ;
but such suspension or dismission shall not affect
any of his decisions.
Rule 32. Any or all the above rules may
be changed by the Executive Committee.
OFFICIAL REVISED RULES OF 1885,
As Adopted by the New England, Southern New
England, and Western New England Leagues
of Polo Clubs.
Rule i. Each team shall consist of six
players, to be designated as follows : One goal-
tend, two half-backs, one cover-point, two rush-
ers.
52 HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
Rule 2. The ball shall be the regulation
rubber-covered polo ball.
Rule 3. The sticks shall not exceed four
feet in length, or one inch and one-eighth in di-
ameter, or fifteen ounces in weight. The crook
of the stick must be covered with leather, but
no metalic substance will be allowed near that
end of the stick.
Rule 4. The goal shall be the cage goal,
three feet high and six feet long.
Rule 5. In playing a game, the front of
the cage must be not less than ten feet from
the end, and equi-distant from the sides of the
playing surface of the rink.
Rule 6. No person shall play in a champion-
ship match who has played on any other team
in this association, in a championship match,
within thirty days previous to the match, and he
must also have been a regular member of the team
not less than fifteen days before said match,
unless by consent, given in the presence of the
referee, by the captains.
Rule 7. No player except the goal-tend
shall be allowed within a semi-circle plainly in-
dicated in front of the goal, the radius of which
must be three feet from the center of the goal
line, except at such times as the ball may be
within said semi-circle.
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Rule 8. There shall be an official referee,
and also a time-keeper. No person but the
players and referee shall be permitted on the
surface during a match, unless assistance is to
be rendered in case of accident, or unless upon
mutual invitation of the captains and referee.
The referee shall start and call the game, and
settle all disputed points. If a championship
match is prolonged, and neither side is adjudged
a winner, he shall call the game and postpone
the match to some definite time within thirty
days.
Rule 9. There shall be a corps of official
referees appointed by the Executive Commit-
tee. The expense of an official referee shall
be paid by the manager of the rink in which
the game is played. If an official referee fails
to appear at any game, there shall be a referee
appointed by the manager of the home rink,
but said referee must not be connected in any
way with said home rink.
Rule 10. The referee shall toss for the posi-
tion of the teams in presence of the captains,
and the positions shall be reversed after each
goal.
Rule ii. To start the game, the ball shall
be placed at the middle of a straight line drawn
through the center of each goal, and at the
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whistle of the referee shall be charged upon by
a player from each team.
Rule 12. To constitute a championship
match three out of five goals must be won by one
of the competing teams, unless a different agree-
ment be made by the captains, in presence of
the referee, previous to the beginning of the
match. Unless a goal be won meantime the
referee shall call game at the end of each half
hour. The rests between goals or when play is
called at the half hour limit shall not be over
five minutes. If three out of five goals be the
game played, if at the final call of game by
the referee one team shall have won two goals
to none for the other, the winners of the two
goals shall be considered the winners of the
match. If there be a postponement by the
referee the match shall be renewed where it
terminated, but the personnel of each team must
be the same.
Rule 13. A goal is won by the passage of
the ball into the cage, where it must remain
until removed by the referee. If any player
interfere with the ball when it is in the cage,
or removes or attempt to remove the ball from
the cage, the goal shall be given to the oppos-
ing side, and he shall be ordered from the floor
by the referee, and no substitute allowed in his
place.
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Rule 14. If the ball go out of bounds the
referee shall blow his whistle to call game, and
place the ball at the point opposite where it
went out, at least four feet from the rail. In
re-commencing play, the players who do so
must stand in position to knock the ball length-
wise of the surface, with their backs toward the
sides.
Rule 15. Game shall be called by the ref-
eree whenever a foul occurs. Upon the renewal
of the game the ball must be placed where
the foul occurred.
Rule 16. It shall be deemed a foul: i, if
any player stop or strike the ball when any part
of his person is touching the surface; 2, if any
player catch or bat the ball with his hands or
arms, though he is permitted to stop the ball
with either his skates, hands, arms, or any part
of his person; 3, If any player, save the goal-
tend, who may do so, kick the ball with his foot
or skate ; 4, if any player intentionally violates
Rule 7.
Rule i 7. Any act by any player that is man-
ifestly intended as an unwarrantable interfer-
ence by one player with another may be de-
clared a foul by the referee, from his own ob-
servation, or upon complaint by the captain of
the offended side.
56 HENIiEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
Rule i8. Three fouls, other than when the
ball leaves the bounds, made by either side
during a contest for a goal, shall constitute a
goal for the opposing side.
Rule 19. If a dispute shall arise upon the
surface, it shall be settled by the referee and the
two captains. The players shall immediately
resume their positions on the floor, and take no
part in the discussion unless called upon by the
referee.
Rule 20. If the referee decides that a foul
is made in the goal by the goal-tend, or by any
player taking his place for the time being, it
shall be adjudged as a goal for the opposite
team.
Rule 21. If any club refuses to play a
schedule game, or to abide by the decision of
the referee, which in all cases shall be final, they
shall forfeit the game, and be liable to expul-
sion from the league.
Rule 22. In case of an injury to any player,
a substitute may be appointed.
Rule 23. All games shall be played upon
regular rink skates, without any extra appliances,
and having plain revolving boxwood rollers, not
less than one and three-quarter inches in diam-
eter, and not exceeding one inch in width, and
no others will be allowed.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 5/
Rule 24. The skates of each club shall be
examined by the referee before the game com-
mences. No player shall be allowed to leave
the surface, except in case of injury, without
permission of the referee. When any player or
his substitute returns to the floor his skates shall
again undergo inspection by the referee.
Rule 25. In the event of any player using
profane or obscene language upon the floor, or
acting in any ungentlemanly manner, sufficient
to attract the attention of the audience, he may
be ordered from the surface by the referee, and
no substitute shall be allowed in his place.
Rule 26. All championship games shall be
commenced with a new regulation league ball,
taken from a sealed box, bearing the signature
of the Secretary of the League, by the referee
of the game, in the presence of the audience.
The winning team shall be the possessor of the
ball.
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
ROLLER SKATING RINKS.
1. Skating begins with one stroke of the
gong, and ceases at two strokes of the gong.
2. No smoking allowed in or about the
premises.
3. Gentlemen will not soil the floor with to-
bacco, and others will not be permitted to do so.
4. Crowding, loud talking, or other rude or
noisy demonstrations are forbidden.
5. In putting on skates, see that the buckles
are upon the outside of the foot.
6. No one should stand, even for a moment,
upon the floor, within skating limits, or so as to
obstruct the entrance to the surface or the view
of others.
7. Never cross the floor in passing to or
from a seat; always follow the direction of the
skaters.
8. Spitting, or throwing any substance what-
ever upon the floor is dangerous, and will not
be permitted.
9. Going up or down stairs with skates on
is dangerous, and is strictly prohibited.
10. No cane, stick, string, or other similar
article should be taken upon the floor.
11. In skating around the circuit all will ob-
serve a uniform direction, taking great care
never to interfere with the movements of others.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 59
12. No skater should stop, even for an in-
stant, in the circuit, except to assist a lady.
13. Pushing, tripping, racing, tagging, or
taking hold of others' garments, or any danger-
ous actions, are strictly forbidden.
14. Most falls occur from the feet being
parallel with each other, or nearly so, as in this
position one foot cannot check the movement
of the other; hence, before attempting to stand
upon the skates, the beginner should place the
heels together, with the feet at right angles, in
which position they should always be while get-
ting up, sitting down, or standing upon skates.
15. Skating by four, or more than two to-
gether, should be avoided, while skating in
couples should be practiced as much as possi-
ble by all sufficiently advanced, as there is no
way in which a lady and gentleman can make
so graceful and attractive an appearance.
16. On removing the skates, return them to
the skate room, with the heel strap of one skate
buckled and tucked firmly into the buckle of
the other skate, to prevent mismating.
17. A cheerful compliance with the above,
and a careful regard for the comfort and enjoy-
ment of others, is respectfully requested.
18. None but those known, or supposed by
the management to be acceptable to a majority
of the patrons, can be admitted and furnished
with skates.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 61
POLO AND RACING SKATE.
THE LATEST AND BEST.
JHHIS light running and durable Skate com-
I bines all of the advantages of the cele-
brated Monarch and Challenge Roller Skates,
and is especially adapted and intended for
Polo Playing and Speed Skating. By the addi-
tion of the stiffening rod the spring steel foot-
board is strengthened to meet the demands of
Polo, Speed, and Acrobatic Skaters, yet retain-
ing a desirable elasticity, making the skate soft
and easy to the foot. Fitted with roll-bearing
wheels, the speediest skate in the market is se-
cured, and this skate is offered to the public as
the most complete and perfect Polo and Racing
Skate ever manufactured, combining greater
points of beauty, finish, style, and durabiUty
than all others, and is sure to meet that favor
and approval its merits deserve.
HENLEY
^^^^^^
POLO GOODS.
$1.00 Each.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
63
No. 3.
HENLEY HENLEY
Regulation Eoal Posts. Regulation Stick.
5. GO per Set
of Four Posts.
50 cts. eacli.
64 HENIiEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
REGULATIOI
Cage Goals
Adopted and Used by all Olubs
belonging to
Leading Polo Leagues.
For prices and full particulars, address
M. C. HENLEY,
523 TO 533 NORTH SIXTEENTH STREET,
Richmond, Ind.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 65
Complete Unifoiims pos
IPoLo Clubs.
WORSTED,
Consisting of Jersey, with one letter on breast;
Knee Tights, plain colors; Cap, with or without
stripe; Stockings, fine quahty.
PRICE, PER UNIFORM, $10.00.
FLANNEL,
Consisting of Shirt, with one letter on breast;
Pants, Cap, Stockings; Double Buckle Belt.
PRICE, PER UNIFORM, $9.00.
WHEN ORDERING SUITS
Please give full instructions in regard to meas-
urements, colors, etc.
Extra fine Polo Caps; fine blue cloth, with gold
cord over top; each, $i.oo.
Send Fifty Cents for
ilenley'l JSanual
O F
RoUeF §l^a!ing.
The Most Oompreliensive and Complete Skate Manual
Ever Issued.
EDUCATES THE BEGINNER - IMPROVES THE EXPERT,
Synopsis of Contents.
Chapter I.— A Brief History of Skating.
Cliaptei* II. — General Remarks on Roller Skating —
Value of Health — Exercise Necessary to Health — Amusement
Necessary to Health — Skating as a Superior Exercise — The
Roller Skating Rink— Moral View of the Skating Rink— Skating
Clubs.
Chapter HI. — Hygiene of the Rink — How to Catch
Cold — How to Cure a Cold — Avoid Exhaustion — Avoid Tight
Lacing — Avoid Ice Water — Position of the Body — One-Sided-
ness — Rapidity Incompatible with Grace — How to Practice —
Dress.
Chapter IV.— The Elementary Principles — The Roll —
The Compound Curve— The Lap-Foot— Change of Heel and
Toe — Pivot-Foot — Reverse-Foot — The Extra Pu sh — The Polka
Step — The Turn — The Halt-Foot — The Split — The Whirl.
Chapter V. — The General Variations — Comprising full
and explicit Instructions for the Mastering of the many and varied
Movements described, enabling the Student to easily and rapidly
advance from the plainer and simpler Movements to the more diffi-
cult and intricate Scientific and Artistic Combinations.
Chapter VI. — Plain Single, or Instructions to Begin-
ners—The Outside Roll — Inside Roll — Lap-Foot Circle to the
Left — Lap-Foot Circle to the Right.
Chapter VII. —Fancy Single— Continuous Two-Foot Field
Movements — Continuous One-Foot Field Movements — Broken
Two-Foot Field Movements— Broken One-Foot Field Movements.
Chapter VIII.— Fancy Single Figures (Continuous.)
Chapter IX.— Plain Combination — The Figure Eights—
THE EXPERT'S EXHIBITION, containing seven Rules,
which, if properly observed, lead to success— List of Movements,
embracing all of the movements known to Professional Skaters.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 67
THE CELEBRATED
Henley Roller Skates
From the '■'■Manufacturers' Record.''''
rUHE past year has been a very eventful one in the
Y history of Roller Skating. This attractive, health-
ful, and innocent recreation has taken such a firm and
permanent hold on the American people that it is novs^
fully I'ecognized and established as the great National
amusement.
The demand for good Roller Skates has been enor-
mous, and far in excess of the supply thus far. This
unprecedented demand has induced many persons to
embark in their manufacture, and has resulted in throw-
ing on the market a large number of cheap and worth-
less skates — most of them being poor imitations of the
better class of goods, and consequently dealers, and
most rink owners, have confined themselves to the pur-
chase of skates made by the leading and older manufac-
turers, of which M. C. Henley, of Richmond, Ind.,
stands preeminently foremost as the most widely-known
and largest manufacturer in the world.
We have heretofore noted in our columns that Mr.
Henley has contributed more to the advancement of
Roller Skating than all others by introducing to the
public the celebrated Monarch and Challenge
68 HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
•
Roller Skates, the most durable and complete
skates ever put on the market. Not less than one mil-
lion pairs of the Henley Skates are in actual use in the
various leading rinks of this and other countries, and
the continued and rapidly increasing demand for them
attests their popularity and superiority.
The elegant new factory building, erected by Mr.
Henley last year, has proved totally inadequate for the
trade, and he has been compelled to build a very large
addition — making a brick building, in the aggregate,
50x250 feet, four stories in height, slate roofed, with
a fine 7 5 -horse power engine, and completely fitted with
an immense amount of new and most approved ma-
chinery. It has a capacity of turning out 2,000 pairs of
Rink Skates, and 500 pairs of Club Skates per day, and
giving employment to 300 skilled and efficient work-
men.
A detailed description of the various kinds and styles
of skates and skate goods manufactured at this famous
establishment need not be given here, as their value,
elegance of design and workmanship, durability, and
general utility are too well known and acknowledged to
require any commendation at our hands. Suffice it to
say, that the Henley Skate leads the trade, and has
been adopted on its merits, and is in general use in most
of the Rinks everywhere. It is quite a safe assertion
that there are more of the Henley Skates in practical
and successful use to-day than all others combined.
Mr. Henley is constantly making valuable additions
and improvements on his skates and patents, and he will
doubtless not only keep the manufacture of his goods up
to their present high standard, but will, also, if it is
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
69
possible to do so, increase their efficiency and good qual-
ities. He has recently perfected and placed on the
market the new style skate, known as the "Monarch,"
having an encased rubber cushion, which has been
received with great favor. He is also making an ele-
gant expert skate for fancy and acrobatic skating, and
racing. The Henley Sidewalk Skate has also been
placed on the market, and is a superior skate of the
kind.
In concluding this very limited notice of the Henley
Skate, we wish to congratulate Mr. Henley on his
great success in the past, and wish him continued and
increased prosperity.
70 henijEy's official polo guide.
THE HENLEY
MONARCH ROLLER SKATE,
The Only Completely Boxed Rubber Skate
on the Market.
PRESERVES THE RUBBER
ABSOLUTELY FREE FROM OIL AND DIRT.
THE PERFECT SKATE.
THE EXPERT'S FAVORITE.
The Culmination of Years of Study, Practical Experience,
and Skatorial Skill. *
Send 4c. stamp for 64-page Catalogue of Monarch and
Challenge Roller Skates, Rink Supplies, Skater's Outfits,
Polo Goods, etc., etc.
No. 523 to 533 JJ. 16 St.,
RTCHMOXD, INDIAIS^A, U. S. A.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 71
POINTS OP SUPERIORITY OF THE
HENLEY
MONARCH ROLLER SKATE
OVER ALL OTHERS.
/J-
J
By the use of rubber springs the requisite tilting or
lateral motion is secured, and the skate is easily changed
to suit a heavy or light person, and the skate will turn a
two-foot circle, and all the wheels rest square on the floor.
The rubber springs being completely boxed, are abso-
lutely free from oil and dirt, and fully protected from w^ear.
The truck and frame can be instantly removed by
simply draw^ing back the coupling pin, ^vhich is held in
position by a strong w^ire spring, and the rubber springs
can be adjusted or replaced in a moment.
By the use of a tension screw the skate is easily
adapted to persons of heavy or light weight.
The boxw^ood w^heels are provided w^ith metal boxes,
making the skate very light running and durable. It is
admirably adapted to amateur and fancy skating, as the
tension of the rubber springs can be graduated to suit
any skater.
It is symmetrical in its proportions, elegant in its
style, of superior workmanship, strong and durable, and is
The Monarch Roller Skate of the World.
72 HENIiEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
THE IMPROVED
3Ff eijley OhalleDge poller ^kate,
Over 500,000 Pairs
NOW I]^ USE.
This Light Running-, Adjustable, Improved Roller
Skate is offered to the Public on Its
Established Merit.
The Success of the Past, a Guarantee of tfee Future.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
Points of^ Superiority
I ^HENLEY^ I
Challenge Skate
OVER ALL OTHERS.
By the use of rubber springs
the requisite tilting or lateral mo-
tion is secured, and the skate is
easily changed to suit a heavy or
light person, and the largest skate
will turn a two-foot circle, and all
the w^heels rest square on the floor.
The truck and frame can be in-
stantly removed by simply draw^-
ing back
the coup-
ling pin,
which i s
held in po-
sition by a
strongwire
spring, and
the rubber
spring can
be adjusted or replaced in a moment. The BOXWOOD
^VHEELS are provided with METAL BOXES, making
the skate very light running and durable. It is admira-
bly adapted to amateur and fancy skating, as the tension
of the rubber spring can be graduated to suit any skater.
It is symmetrical in its proportions, elegant in its
style, of superior workmanship, strong and durable, and
is THE CHALLENGE ROLLER SKATE OF THE
WORLD.
74 HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
Endorsement of Prof. Fletcher.
B
N a recent letter, containing an order for a pair of
Skates each for himself and wife, for use on the stage,
Professor Fletcher, who is acknowledged to be the
best and most accomplished Roller Skater in the world,
and whose wonderful, graceful, and phenomenal per-
formances on Roller Skates have astonished and de-
lighted vast audiences in Europe and America, says of
the Henley Skate :
"After having tried, I believe, every style and kind of
Skate worthy of attention in this country and England,
1 freely pronounce the Henley Skate to be far superior
to them all, and will use no other hereafter. It is
lighter running, quicker in movement, and in every re-
spect better than any other. You have my unqualified
and hearty endorsement for your valuable Skate, and I
am under obligations to you for furnishing me with what
I have been seeking, namely : a perfect, graceful, and
scientific Skate, not only eminently fitted for finest per-
formances on the stage, but also for all practical skating,
and especially for use in public halls and Roller Skating
Rinks. "
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 75
BISHOP McTYEIR SAYS:
C^*"/i LLOW me to commend to you
(TTvT and your readers the Roller
^**^ Skating. It can — it should —
substitute dancing as an exercise and
amusement for the young people of
both sexes. It furnishes in-door grace-
ful, lively exercise, both muscular and
nervous excitement, and leaves no ex-
cuse for dancing. I wish there was a
skating rink in every village and board-
ing school. — Letter to Christian Advocate,
April 7th, 1870.
76 HENLEY'S OFFICIAIi POIiO GUIDE.
-Reasons y/Ky
THE
HENLEY*11oLLE11* SKilTES
ARE THE BEST.
FIRST.
Because — They are easy-running, li^ht, neat, and dura-
ble.
SECOND.
Because — They are made of the best material, are ele-
gant in their proportions, and superior in style.
THIRD.
Because — By use of the pressure plate, they are easily
adapted to persons of heavy or light weight.
FOURTH.
Because — Their wheels of Turkish boxwood, with Bab-
bitt metal boxes, are far more durable and
light -running, while every part is admirably in
proportion, combining strength, durability,
and symmetry.
FIFTH.
Because — They have been universally adopted when used
in competition with any other style of skate,
and stand unrivalled, and occupy the proud
position of the Monarch and Challenge
Roller Skates of the World !
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
How to Order Goods.
Terms, net cash on delivery of goods. Freight or
Express charges always to be paid by the purchaser.
Jl6i" All goods sent C. O. D., unless the order is accom-
panied by P. O. Order, or Draft. When goods are to
be sent C. O. D., one-third the amount must accompany
the order.
i8^ Always give name of Express Com-
pany yovi wish goods shipped by.
The Adams and United States are the only companies
having offices in this city. These offices receive goods
for all other Express Companies.
Goods may also be sent by Freight, if desired, when
the order is accompanied by one- third the amount. A
draft for the balance will be attached to the bill of
lading and sent to bank for collection, and upon pay-
ment of same the bill of lading will be delivered to the
purchaser.
It often occurs that goods shipped by freight are de-
layed in transit. To prevent such delays it is always
best to ship by Express.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
fi®"I request that all parties ordering sundries, parts,
repairs, etc., will send CASH IIS" ADVANCE,
to prevent any delay caused by sending invoice. In
making remittances always send P. O. Order, Ex. M.
Order, or Draft. No checks will be accepted.
S^ No order amounting to less than TEN DOL-
LARS will be filled unless accompanied by a remit-
tance for the full amount. I do not wish to open any
small accounts, as it causes such an amount of unneces-
sary and expensive detail. If too much money should
be sent, the balance will be returned.
78 HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
Valuable Hints for Skaters.
SKATING MADE EASY.
To learn to acquire the art, require;s on the gentleman's
part a not too tight cut pair of pantaloons of very strong
grade of cloth," as the different positions in which he
strikes at various times test to the fullest capacity that
article of apparel in which his lower limbs are clothed.
The lady skater should don her most springy bustle, put
in a double amount of hair pins, and in such a manner
that a sudden blow on the head will not drive them into
her skull. Patched underskirts, torn Hamburg, and
darned stockings, and old boots should be conspicuous
by their absence. Man has been so arranged by his
tailor, that when, in a moment of abstraction, he involun-
tarily sits down and slides along for a considerable dis-
tance, he preserves his same general appearance; but
with lovely woman, under the same circumstances, how
otherwise ! A photograph of her after a disastrous tum-
ble would not be recognized by her most intimate friend.
Girls, when you skate, dress well. As a friend of the
sex, I offer this hint. If you don't believe me, ask
somebody else who doesn't lie as badly as I do. But
don't give up skating. After you learn, you don't know
how bewitching you look — when you don't tumble.
There is no place that a woman looks so graceful as when
skating — when she skates well. I will not except when
she is trying to throw a stone. And boys, go and learn.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 79
You have more amusements than the girls, but, never-
theless, go and learn. You can dance, and lie, and
swear, and gamble, and get drunk, and smoke, and play
billiards, but still roller-skating does well to fill in the
spare time. I don't ever expect to be an expert skater,
but I can help pay the bills and go home with the girls
just as well as the best professional roller skater in
America.
And aside from the fun of skating, the occasional
tumble of some enemy will repay the outlay. There
are few joys in this life here that can excel those ecstatic
moments when you see your enemy, who has partially
learned, and acquired the art of going quite rapidly, but
has not learned that equally as necessary art — I mean of
stopping. A skater will go ahead as fast as a boy to the
dentist to have his first tooth out, but it is as hard for
him to stop as it is the interest on the national debt.
When occasion requires him to suddenly stop, he natu-
rally rises a bit on the hind rollers, and then the fun
begins. His heels shoot ahead, his head flies back, he
describes circles with his arms in the air. He keeps
pulling his heels back, but they won't stay. They rattle
on the floor like tin thunder in a theatre. All the time
he is going over backwards. He thi'ows out his stomach,
he bends his ?iead forward, his knees crook, and finally
his heels slip from the floor like a slice of raw liver from
a plate, and, with a crash like a ten-strike in a bowling-
alley, all of him lies on the* floor in as wrecked a condi-
tion as is possible to imagine, and had you contrived the
whole thing you could not have bettered it. Boys, learn
to skate. There is lots to it that I have not even alluded
to. — Ahem!
HENIiEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 81
HENLEY'S
'^TP'^'STr/rMP^ WKf m /n\TfTfTf"Krnr?'
I
PATENTED.
-H^^-
PERFEETION ATTAINED AT LAST
In a Fence Machine that any man or boy
can use, and make more and better
fence in one day than with any
other two machines in
the world.
82 HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
I do not claim to have the only machine for weaving
the vi^ire and picket fence, as there are other machines
in use which make the fence in strips or rolls of about
50 feet, and these are stretched from post to post and
nailed up. The expense of such machines is beyond the
reach of the average farmer, and besides this they can
not make a fence that will in any way compare with the
fence made by the Monarch machine. There are other
machines which attempt to make a fence somewhat sim-
ilar to the Monarch, but they have proven worthless
and are flat failures as compared with the Monarch, as
will be fully shown by the following
OOMMON-SENSE EEASONS WHY
HENLEY MONARCH FENCE MACHINE
Is the Best and Has No Equal.
[. BECAUSE the wire is stretched the full length of
the field before the weaving is commenced.
>. BECAUSE any sized wire can be used, and with this
advantage : using a large size wire, the strongest
fence can be made.
5. BECAUSE any size, length, or style of picket, or
slat, or board, can be used, weaving all equally
firm and solid.
j.. BECAUSE the picket or slat can be woven in more
firmly and solidly than in any other machine.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 83
5. BECAUSE it will make a fence over rough and un-
even ground, or up and down hill alike, making
as good a fence as on even, level ground.
6. BECAUSE the Monarch machine stretches the wire
tighter, thus making the strongest and best wire
and picket fence.
7. BECAUSE any one can operate it, and there are no
parts to get out of order or repair.
8. BECAUSE a boy can work it as well as a man, it
being light and easily managed.
9. BECAUSE it is made of the very best materials,
and, with proper care, will last a life-time.
10. BECAUSE the price is within the reach of every
farmer.
11. BECAUSE it is the only machine that forces the
slat or picket firmly against the wire, thus secur-
ing the slat in such a solid and permanent manner
that it can not be pulled out, and breakage is im-
possible.
12. BECAUSE the fence made by this machine will turn
all kinds of stock, and is much stronger than any
barb wire fence, and completely obviates all dan-
ger of injury to stock ; and finally,
BECAUSE it makes the handsomest, best,
strongest, and most durable fence, and is
the only first-class, practical Fence Machine
in the world.
84 HENIiEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE.
The foregoing are only a few of the points of super-
iority of the Monarch Fence Machine over all others,
and a trial will convince any one of its merits, and that
it has no equal.
The Henley Monarch Fence Machine
Will weave a handsome picket fence for lawns, gardens,
and front- of lots, and, with great rapidity and regularity,
will make the most substantial fence for farms and stock
ranches. The Monarch machine is making a complete
revolution in the methods of fencing. The fence made
by this machine is destined to rapidly supersede all other
styles and kinds of fence, both wire and board, and the
cost of machine, and expense of fencing, puts it within
the power of every farmer to enclose his land with the
very best and most substantial kind of fencing, at a total
cost far below that of any other kind.
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
For prices of machines and other particulars, call on
or address
M. C. HENLEY,
Patentee and Manufacturer of Henley's Roller Skates,
FACTORY BUILDING, RICHMOND, IND.
523 to 533 N, Sixteenth St.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAL POLO GUIDE. 85
SEND 4 CTS.
For New 88-Page Illustrated Catalogue
OF
M. C. HENLEY'S
MONARCH AND CHALLENGE
SKATE SUNDEIES, RINK SUPPLIES, ETC.
MANUFACTURED BY
M. C. HENLEY,
NEW FACTORY, Nos. 523 to 533 NORTH SIXTEENTH ST.
RICHMOND, IND.
HENLEY'S OFFICIAIi POLO GUIDE.
The Seven Ages of the Roller Skater.
All the world's a rink,
And all the men and women merely skaters ;
They have their exits and their entrances ;
And one man in his time plays many4)arts,
His acts being seven stages : At first the ragged
Urchin, rolling 'round the sidewalk on one skate,
The terror of all the passers by. Then the
Beginner, led around the maple with
Awkward steps and sudden plunges, perspiration
Streaming from his every pore, a sight to look upon.
And then the callow youth, with cap on head
Bearing the word "Instructor," in gilt letters.
Whose duty 'tis, as he considers it, to skate
With all the pretty girls, and leave the struggling
Learners to themselves. Then comes the fancy skater.
The Professor, who travels all the country 'round
To fill engagements ; a tremendous hero —
In his own estimation. And then the fair
Young damsel, who glides around the floor as if
It was her native element and roller
Skating her usual mode of locomotion.
Then the mature matron, with gold eye-glasses,
Rolling around with stately dignity,
Gazing with calm placidity upon
The giddy throng. Last stage of all, that
Ends this short nonsensicality, is
Pater familias, or erst the "Governor,"
Who comes to bring the children,
But, having been enticed to put on skates,
Still comes, and comes, and comes again,
And seems to like it. ' A. w. R.
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Standard Military Works.
By Lieut. HUGH T. REED, U.S. Army.
MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS.
Second edition. This work is used as a text-bok at
/f X^^A many colleges, and by military men in every State in
V \^ifC y "-^^ Union. It is prepared from the best writings on
^"y^^M^ \/^ such subjects as — Single and double rank exercises of
#»^^^ /\ a company, Battalion ceremonies, &c., for Infantry;
-■^--■^ -^'^ ^ Manual of the piece, &c., for Artillery; School of the
trooper, mounted, &c., for Cavalry; Signal codes.
Cipher signals, &c., for Signalmen; Target practice;
Guard duty; P'orms for courts-martial, Boards of sur-
vey, Affidavits, Reconnaissar.ce, Military correspondence, &c.,allas
authorized by the War Department. Also the Articles of War ; Con-
stitution of the U.S. ; Science and Art of War; Military, Martial and
International Law; Field Fortifications; Customs of the Army, Pay,
Rations, Cooking Recipes, Clothing; Riots; Volunteers; Militia;
List of camp calls; Trumpet music; Forms for morning reports,
Programs for competitive drills; Rules for organizing a company,
&c., &c. Illustrated. Price, Leather, $3.00.
UPTON'S INFANTRY TACTICS, ABRIDGED.
Second edition. (By permission of the owners of the Copyright of
Upton's Tactics.) This work treats only of the Drill, Inspection, &c.,
of a separate Company, and the forn'S of all Battalion Ceremonies.
It is prepared from the Orders from the War Dept. ; Decisions by the
late Gen. Upton; Opinions of other Tacticians and Customs of the
service on mooted points. Price, Cloth, 75 cents; Paper, 50 cents.
LIGHT ARTILLERY TACTICS.
Second edition. Compiled from the U. S. Artillery Tactics, and
late orders from the War Dept. Gives Manual of the Piece, Me-
chanical Manoeuvres, &c., for field pieces and Gatling guns. Price,
Paper, 50 cents.
STANDARD SIGNAL TACTICS.
Second edition. Contains the elements of Military and Naval Sig-
naling used in the United States; gives the General Service Code;
Instructions for the Flag, Torch, Lantern, Heliograph, Cipher signals,
&c. Illustrated. Price, Cloth, 75 cents.
BROOM TACTICS,
Or Calisthenics in a new form for Young Ladies — Embracing the
Schools of the Group and Bevy, Manual of the Broom, Materials
for Uniforms, &c. Price, Paper, 25 cents.
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INDEX.
PAGE.
Introduction 3
Polo r 5
Hints . . 8
Technical Terms used in Polo 15
Diagram of Polo Surface 16
Explanation of Diagram 17
Diagram of Polo Field 18
Constitution and By-Laws 19
Playing Rules —
Western League 23
Ohio Valley League 28
New England League 34
New York League 39
Massachusetts League 44
New England, Southern New England, and
Western New England Leagues 51
Rules for Roller Skating Rinks 58
Henley's Polo and Racing Skate 60
Polo Goods. 62
Henley's Manual of Roller Skating 66
The Henley Roller Skate — Wonderful Growth of
its Manufacture 67
Henley's Monarch Roller Skate 70
Henley's Challenge. Roller Skate 72
Endorsement of Henley Skate by Prof. Fletcher. . . 74
What Bishop McTyeir Says 75
Reasons Why the Henley Roller Skates are the Best| 76
How to Order Goods 77
Valuable Hints for Skaters 7^
Henley's Monarch Fence Machine . 80
Henley's Illustrated Catalogue 85
The Seven Ages of the Roller Skater 86
Standard Military Works by Lieut. H. T. Reed 87
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